“With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the Lord
our God to help us and to fight our battles…” 2 Chronicles 32:8[a]
(Amplified Bible)

These are words King Hezekiah of Judah spoke to the captains of war
he had chosen to defend the nation against Sennacherib the King
of Assyria. And they clearly indicate that he had his head screwed
on straight! Even though they were facing an army that vastly outnumbered
them—the preceding verse (32:7) tells us the basis for Hezekiah’s
bravery:

As part of God’s judgment the antichrist will experience
some sort of attack on his person—perhaps an assassination attempt—and
will lose the use of one arm and his right eye, thereby rendering
him a person of “fierce countenance.” And I am convinced his name
or title will also have an association with the sun just like Cyrus,
because as Satan incarnate he will be the ultimate illuminated man!

The concept of a place of eternal torment after
death is universally abhorrent. Our fallen and depraved nature is
such that we think of ourselves as being basically good and the
“mistakes” we make in life are not bad enough to merit
such punishment. And that tendency to look at ourselves through
rose colored glasses is the reason why it is difficult to find anyone
in prison who will admit they are guilty as charged.

The dictionary definition of a miracle is: “1.
An event that seems impossible to explain by natural laws and so
is regarded as supernatural in origin or as an act of God.” (Webster’s
II, New Riverside University Dictionary, copyright 1984, ISBN 0-395-33957-X).

I find it highly interesting that in their definition the editors
of the dictionary made a distinction between “…supernatural in origin
or as an act of God.” They did not, as is the case with nearly everyone
today, lump the two together (supernatural in origin and an act
of God) by assuming that if it is a miracle God did it!

As our world seems to be spinning out of control
and newspaper headlines continue to proclaim more bad news, it is
easy for believers to feel alone. The core doctrines of Christendom
at large have all but completely deviated from those taught in the
Bible and a materialistic “feel-good” faith is the comfortable
cocoon they have spun for themselves. Like a powerful narcotic,
spiritual ignorance coupled with satanic deception is lulling them
into a dreamy sense of personal piety and well being.

My personal belief is that the “anointed
cherub that covereth” (Ez.28:12-16)—evidently the chief
among the cherubim who later became Satan—learned of God’s
ultimate plan prior to the foundation of the world.

“…Thou Shalt Not Be As The Hypocrites Are…”
(Excerpt from Matthew 6:5, KJV)

Hypocrisy among those of us who profess Jesus Christ
as our Lord and Savior continues to be a hindrance to unbelievers.
And that problem has probably never been more succinctly stated
than when Ghandi of India reportedly said this about Christianity:"I like their Christ. I do not like their
Christians. Their Christians are so unlike their Christ."

These days I often find myself wistfully thinking
about heaven and home, because the horrific events unfolding around
the world—“man’s inhumanity to man”—tend
to amplify the wondrous prospect of being with my Lord and Savior.

Skeletons in Christ’s Family TreeWe all have skeletons in our closet. If they were made known some
would be highly embarrassed others would be ruined. Why? Because men
and women have a sin nature we have all inherited from Adam and Eve
after their disobedience in the garden.

GAMBLING WITH THE LORD'S MONEY!!!! News reports over the past few days have included accounts of the
self-made millionaire contractor from West Virginia who won the largest
lottery jackpot in history. The size of the lump sum payoff (over 100
million after taxes!) was cause enough to stir public interest, but
the man's stated intent to give a tithe (10%) to his Church (Church
of God) has generated even more articles. The two or three pastors apparently
in line to receive the money have been interviewed and say they are
eagerly awaiting the funds--having many projects where it can be put
to good use. But surely there are others who join with me in shaking
our heads in disbelief and wondering how such an unthinkable and unscriptural
attitude could be expressed by men who profess to serve God?

THE ETERNAL SECURITY OF THE GENUINE SAINT "Now if you are exempt from correction and left without discipline
in which all [of God's children] share, then you are illegitimate offspring
and not true sons [at all]"

THE SCRIPTURAL BASIS FOR A PRE-TRIBULATIONAL RAPTUREThe Understanding Of Bible Prophecy Has Proven To Be Progressive—As
World Events Continue To Unfold, Elements Formerly Deemed Allegorical
Now Make Perfect Sense!!!! Also, since 1989, the demonic Guiding Spirits
have been telling New Age leaders to prepare their adherents for the
Rapture! "Wherefore comfort yourselves together" with these words –
The Apostle Paul

The Seven Blessings of RevelationWhile Most People Have Heard of the Seven Beatitudes or Blessings
of Matthew, they have not understood the Seven Blessings of the Book
of Revelation. This is first in a series of articles in the wealth of
spiritual knowledge found in the Book of Revelation.

Are You a Peacemaker? ... Matthew 5:9 In a world that will know no peace until the Prince of Peace comes
to rule with a Rod of Iron to produce a peace, we are refreshed to know
how simple, how wonderful, and how conducive to peace, His teachings
truly are.

TITLE: TO WHICH NATIONAL LEADER
ARE WE REFERRING? IS IT PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON?Subtitle: Many Americans say that President Clinton is not the
first national leader in history who has been caught in the act of adultery.
While this is true, the reaction of the leader once he is confronted
with his sin is the defining mark as to the true worth of that leader.
In this article, we shall look at two leaders caught in adultery.

LOOK AND LISTENA sermon about gaining spiritual perception and the responsibility
of those who hear God's Word.